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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
[Re: BillandElaine]
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06/30/2020 10:36 AM
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I don't understand why they use Facebook for official notices, but whatever, since anyone can read it. Doesn't look any different except for the insurance requirement. I guess they will go over the insurance requirement at the press conference.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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06/30/2020 11:17 AM
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Probably because it's quick.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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06/30/2020 11:17 AM
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Apparently. I guess there will be more details released at the press conference.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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06/30/2020 12:12 PM
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You need to wait until they tell us what TYPE of insurance you need. I have a feeling that it may require Covid 19 insurance, which is difficult to get. They may be announcing they have set up an insurance pool like Aruba has done, and if so, possibly that will be the type required?
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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06/30/2020 12:20 PM
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Anxiously waiting. Really miss being there but it just doesn't seem to be meant to be this year.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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06/30/2020 12:37 PM
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For sure, many people are very anxious to go. With the way Florida cases are exploding right now, I don't think we're going anywhere, regardless of what SXM does..
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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06/30/2020 01:41 PM
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Wilson--I don't know that is true everywhere even in Florida. Regardless, the problem is that Covid in Florida is freaking out of control.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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06/30/2020 03:36 PM
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Wilson--If you listen to the EXPERTS, the numbers in Florida cannot be pegged just to increased testing. And the percentage of positive cases has been double the previous weeks.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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06/30/2020 03:55 PM
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Last edited by BillandElaine; 06/30/2020 04:09 PM.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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07/01/2020 09:29 AM
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Yes, exactly. Decision to close to US happened very fast. Health of the population won out over economics.
We listen to them all.
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Re: Airport reopening to US postponed for two weeks
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07/01/2020 10:30 AM
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Nope. The Ministers clearly stated several times the overriding reason was the state of the US. They are working on border protocols if Dutch side status changes.
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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07/01/2020 10:53 AM
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I suppose it is possible to isolate your island paradise for the moment, but hated to say it, folks will suffer big time and perhaps permanently financially as this will be an issue for at least another year.
Another two weeks here, two weeks there, before you know it August and we will attempt back to kindergarten and off to college season. Next we will be in full flu season, the holidays and then winter.
In the USA, almost everyone,except totally isolated hermits, will meet the coronavirus.
SXM can lock its doors to the USA, but mr corona is going to slip in under that door. Maybe from Europe or another island.
I think a more educated and prudent policy is to require of every human, regardless of country, to have a PCR test to board the plane and to retest on island arrival. Perhaps a test on departure to protect the rest of the world.
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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Nope. The Ministers clearly stated several times the overriding reason was the state of the US. They are working on border protocols if Dutch side status changes. The situation here in the US is no different than last week when they made the announcement saying they were going to allow Americans. There is no way Sint Maarten opens to USA until the EU allows Americans. Sint Maarten is not going to risk forcing Saint Martin to close their border.
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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How about the folks up north get over themselves and start doing the right thing?
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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07/01/2020 11:39 AM
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How about the folks up north get over themselves and start doing the right thing? Wow... you do realize that over 99% of the "folks up north" have NOT tested positive for the virus and I can tell you that the vast majority of the people I come around are practicing social distancing and wearing mask when in close contact.
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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07/01/2020 11:48 AM
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Hey! I managed to get my hair cut and colored and a mani-pedi, too, so I guess I'm set for a t least another month or two. Or three? Mmmmmm - maybe that's pushing it but..............
I think we all need to take a deep breath and chill. The island will do whatever it does, for whatever reasons it chooses and we have no option but to accept their decisions. I'm hopeful to return in November but if it's not safe, I'm not going.
In the meantime, I'll continue wearing my mask, accepting the local decisions here at home as to what I can do and what I can't and I will continue to practice social distancing. And at the same time I will hope that my island friends are able to survive financially through this frightening time. And I seriously hope and pray we all stay healthy and get through this pandemic safely.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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07/01/2020 11:48 AM
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How about the folks up north get over themselves and start doing the right thing? What exactly is that supposed to mean?
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Re: PJIA opens to tourists July 1
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07/01/2020 12:12 PM
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OK, not addressed to anyone in particular, but as our 'voice of reason' has stated, everyone needs to take a deep breath and chill. I am closing this thread and will open another one, in which CIVIL comments will reign..
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